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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 801.50 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 801.50 and 363.24 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 801.50 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/801.50 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 801.50 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 291,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,136.86/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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